Why Age Discrimination Lawsuits Will Explode in the Future
The Supreme Court of The United States recently issued a ruling on age discrimination that is both shocking and sobering; one that may be a harbinger of legal issues to come. This white paper explicates key reasons your human resources personnel and supervisors must be on top of the age discrimination law (ADEA).
The Road to a Successful Unlawful Termination Lawsuit
Employment in many states is entirely “at-will,” meaning that both employer and employee have the right to terminate the employment agreement at any time with no liability. Despite this general rule, discrimination is always illegal and some states have more exceptions to employment at-will than others. In states where there are few exceptions, employees who have been wrongfully terminated may face a difficult battle to find justice.
Age Discrimination Lawsuits Carry Great Financial Penalties
A recent Supreme Court ruling has made it easier for employees to sue for age discrimination. A person does not have to prove that the employer intentionally discriminated based on age. Employees and ex-employees can also sue for emotional distress caused by age discrimination. Businesses need to be proactive in educating themselves to prevent age bias cases.
Harassment and Discrimination at Work
By Joseph Devine – In a world where we are becoming more and more aware of what goes on behind closed doors, employees are encouraged to come forward if they experience harassment or discrimination at work. Often, new employees must sign the company’s harassment policy, and sometimes businesses provide an anti-harassment and discrimination convention. This [...]
The True Nature of Diversity Management
By Kenneth Rice – The inability to manage diversity in the workplace can be extremely harmful. It can cost in discrimination suits, litigation time and money, high employee turn over rates, and a negative community image. A productive and innovative work environment won’t happen with yesterday’s management practices. Your employees must both want to and [...]
Sexual Harassment – The 900lb Gorilla in the Room
By Cubie King – Sexual harassment is yet another reason companies must immediately conduct supervisor training for staff. It is the 900lb gorilla in the room most companies would rather ignore, but it is not going away. This red hot issue must be dealt with, and the sooner the better. An Illegal Act The very [...]
What to Do If You Are a Victim of Employment Discrimination
By Tony Bertolino – I am not revealing any great secret by stating that our country is in the middle of tremendously difficult economic times. The smallest businesses to the largest corporations are forced to lay off employees or close their doors altogether. It is likely that every person who is reading this article knows [...]
Dealing With Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
By Timothy Arends – Discrimination and harassment in the workplace has been a frequent topic of discussion in the media. But did you know that shy people are often a frequent target of discrimination and harassment? Shy people’s quietness, seemingly timid disposition and lack of assertiveness can make them easy targets of harassment by bored [...]
Why All the a Race Arguments? Discrimination and Reverse Discrimination Problematic
By Lance Winslow – As one lives their life in the present period, one has to ask what is going on with all these race issues? Why can’t humans get beyond all that? We have politicians, entertainers, and even administrators fall from public grace and get fired due to some group that purports they’ve been [...]
Impact of Discrimination on an Organization
By Naeem A Syed – Organization Geared Up Once the New Year is up, all hectic activities of a company become suddenly geared up. New Proposals, New Product launch, New Tenders, New Contracts, New Agreements, New Recruitment, New Appointments, and so on. Each Department or Division responsible for the respective activities starts its part of [...]
